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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.24, 10,975.86 and 2,123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.24, 10,975.86 and 2,123.13 is: 3,184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.24 : 10,975.86 = 2,123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.24/10,975.86 = 2,123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.24x = 10,975.86 × 2,123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.24x = 23,303,177.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,303,177.64/7,317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.70

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